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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 978.36 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 978.36 and 241.44 is: 362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 978.36 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/978.36 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 978.36 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 236,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,215.24/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.07

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